Science takes on the elusive ear worm

It’s a good thing we have scientists working around the clock to solve the world’s problems – important problems, like how to get rid of songs that are playing over and over in your head.

According to this report, there are several strategies to get Rihanna or Britney Spears to release its hold on your brain’s auditory cortex. You can read a book, for instance, or think of anagrams to solve. Watch the video to learn more.